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Patent GB-189708345-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means or Apparatus to be Employed in Brazing.
Inventor: CROWTHER DAVID
Filed: 1897-04-01
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 8345. Crowther, D. April 1. Brazing.-The joints of cycle frames or fittings, wheel tyres, bars, plates, &c. are brazed by placing the parts with the joint to be brazed in a vertical position on a hearth composed of refractory substances, and heating the parts and the hearth by a blowpipe, so that the joint is heated both by the blowpipe and by radiation from the hearth. The hearth, composed of firebrick &c. blocks 13, 13<a>, 13<b>, is carried by a frame 11, 11<a>, 11<b>, pivoted for adjustment at 9 on a table 6 hinged at 4 to a pillar 1. The table 6 can be supported horizontal cr at an angle by screws 7, and the frame 11 can be swung over to either side to rest on screws 21, 22. One of the parts to be joined is held in a clamp 14 adjustably fixed in one of the slots 11<c> in the frame 11. In a modification, the frame of a bicycle may be built up and held with the joints in place on several hearths on the frame 11, which can be supported to rotate on a pillar and bring any joint in position for brazing. For brazing fittings which cannot be done on the frame 11, the table 6 is provided with another hearth composed of two side blocks 23<c>, and end block 23<a>, and a base block 23 with an opening 26 through which, and through the table, any part extending below the joint can pass. The extending part can be held in guides 29, 30, one of which is pressed down by a spring 32 to hold the work on the block 23. The work may be secured in a clamp 38 carried by an arm 36, adjustable on a pivot 35 by the screw 43. The arm 36 may be arranged to swing horizontally, and the clamps 38 may be adjustable vertically in a slot in the arm 36. The opening in the table and block 23 may be closed by a disc 44.
Patent GB-189712538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Jaw Traps for Catching Animals.
Inventor: MAINLAND HUGH LAING
Filed: 1897-05-20
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 12,538. Mainland, H. L. May 20. Traps.-Relates to spring-jaw traps. The jaws A are closed by means of a coiled spring C surrounding one end of the jaws. One end of the spring C is bent to form the pivot pin of the jaws, and the other end bears against an oval washer which travels upon and closes the jaws. The other ends of the jaws are pivoted on a swivel E connected by a chain D to a mooring-stake composed of metal of semi-annular cross-section. This trap or similar traps may be set by means of two plates B, B, hinged together with a stop hinge, and placed between the jaws so that they will collapse and fall away upon sufficient pressure from above. In a modification, the plates B, B are hinged to the jaws A, and a projection B<1> may be secured to one of the plates to keep the plates locked until released by pressure from above.
Patent GB-189712830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Drill Braces.
Inventor: MCCLELLAN STEPHEN
Filed: 1897-05-24
Granted: 1898-06-24
Abstract: 12,830. McClellan, S. March 20, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Braces.-Braces for boring holes in the corners of walls, ceilings, cabinets, &c. a r e provided with a drill spindle B and a driving-spindle E connected by a universal joint D, by bevel gearing or other suitable means. The bearings for these spindles are carried by an angle bracket A, the sides A<2> of which are preferably at right-angles to one another to serve as guides for drilling in a corner. The angle of the bracket A is formed with a plane surface A<3>, which also serves as a guide. The driving-crank F is adjustably fixed in the spindle E. A handle H connected to the bracket A is provided for steadying the brace. The brace may be steadied by a breast piece K, adjustably clamped by a nut k<2> on a rod K<2> which is fixed to the bracket A by a hook bolt K<4>, passing through the groove a<0> and an arm K<3> on the rod K<2>, the end k<0> of which fits in the hole a<4>. The breast piece may be secured to the arms H<1> of the handle H as shown in Fig. 2, or either vertically or horizontally to the perforated lug A<6>. The hand-crank F may be fixed in another spindle, connected to the spindle E by a universal joint, and supported in a bracket which can be clamped at any angle on the bearing A<5>.
Patent GB-189716232-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Producing a Carbonaceous Agent for Enriching Methylated Spirit and the like.
Inventor: HEMPEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-07-08
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 16,232. Hempel, H. July 8. Lamp oils.-Relates to the production of a compound to be added to methylated spirit or the like to cause it to burn with a luminous flame. A suitable quantity of naphthalene is heated with sulphuric acid. The product is distilled, and the distillate is freed from water by further heating, and is added to a proportion of volatile oils rich in carbon, such as turpentine. The compound is added to alcoholic spirit in suitable quantities.
Patent GB-189717278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Cleaning Chimneys.
Inventor: PREBANDIER EDOUARD
Filed: 1897-07-22
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 17,278. P r Ú- bandier, E., and PrÞbandier, A. July 22. Chimneys, cleaning. - The manholes are stopped by metal plates N which are bolted in by lateral bolts K. To prevent the spread of fires, the upper part of the plate may be hinged so as to fall inwards when a fusible connection between it and a vertical bolt gives way.
Patent GB-189718638-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction and Arrangement of Guard Fencing for Enclosing Young Poultry, Game, and Animals.
Inventor: FENN THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1897-08-11
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 18,638. Fenn, T. J. Aug. 11. Cages, pens, and the like.-Relates to a form of portable fencing which may be used for forming pens or barriers for poultry, game, or other animals, or for placing in streams or ponds to prevent the escape of fish from preserves, or for other like purposes. The lower part of the fencing is formed of a number of vertical rods C, which can slide up and down in the cross-bars B so as to adapt themselves to the surface of the ground. The rods have knobs at the top to prevent them from falling out when the fence is lifted. The upper part F is formed of wire netting. Fig. 2 shows the fencing arranged as a pen for young birds and enclosing a coop G. A door E may be suitably arranged in the lower part of the fencing.
Patent GB-189723310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Igniting Devices for Distant Gas Lamps or Burners.
Inventor: KLINGER WILHELM
Filed: 1897-10-11
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 23,310. Klinger, W. Oct. 11. Drawings to Specification. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-Relates to an electrical device for igniting an optional number of distant burners in which only one flow and return circuit is used to open the valve on each burner, and to ignite the issuing gas. To localize the difficulty of insulating induced currents the secondary coil is arranged within the body of the burner and an electromagnet with a shunt and condenser is placed in the primary circuit. The core of each secondary coil has an opening or channel for the passage of the gas, and the secondary circuit is connected to the adjustable igniting-tube and to the inner core thereof, the core being insulated from the igniting-tube by glass pearls. The gas valve on each burner is actuated by the armature of a horse-shoe electromagnet ; and the direction of the current is changed by means of a switch.
Patent GB-189724752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Arrangement of Folding Cranks for Velocipedes and Motor Cycles.
Inventor: LEGE JEAN BAPTISTE ANNIBAL
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 24,752. LÚgÚ, J. B. A. Oct. 26. Cranks; driving-mechanism.-Cranks for cycles, motor, &c. are pivoted so that the pedals can be turned inwards. The crank A, which is forked at A', A<2> and fits over a block B secured to the axle D, is pivoted to the pin A<3> which secures the block B, so that it can be turned into the position shown by the dotted lines. The crank is secured in its active position by a pawl F which slides in a hole in the crank, and is pressed by a spring G into engagement with a hole H in the block B. The pawl F is released by means of a pin f secured to it which works in a slot in the crank. In its active position the crank rests against a stop b on the block B. The chain-wheel is loosely mounted on the axle D, and is caused to rotate with the crank by a forked arm L on the crank, engaging one of the spokes of the wheel.
Patent GB-189726062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: IDEN GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 26,062. Iden, G. Nov. 9. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed and reversing driving-gear by which motion is transmitted from a twin motor A, seen in side elevation in Fig. 1, to a shaft N connected directly or through belt or friction gear to the road wheels. The motor is mounted so as to be capable of slightly moving relatively to the vehicle frame in opposition to springs E, the intermediate shafts H being supported in bearings suspended by links from the shaft N. The shafts H, one on each side of the vehicle, are driven by worms on the engine shaft, and can be shifted by suitable handlevers and linkage so that one or other of three worm-wheels G of different diameters shall gear with the worms. At the other end they slide through and drive skew-wheels K gearing with similar wheels P loose on the shaft N. The wheels P rotate in opposite directions, and either may be made to drive the shaft N through the medium of suitable clutches.
Patent GB-189802026-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Ventilating Tunnels.
Inventor: SACCARDO MARCO
Filed: 1898-01-25
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 2026. Saccardo, M. Jan. 25. Ventilating tunnels.-An annular or partiallyannular jet of air is supplied by the nozzle C, chamber E, and fan T which may draw air from the tunnel. This apparatus may be placed at the ends or elsewhere, and is arranged to cause an air current " in the direction contrary to that of the " train on the rising grade or if the tunnel is of " double incline the updraught can be applied in " the direction contrary to the longest slope or " that of the greatest inclination."
Patent GB-189802401-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Street Guide.
Inventor: BECKMANN OTTO
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 2401. Beckmann, O. Jan. 29. Directories.-A street guide, in the form of a book, is provided with a stepped index and pages bearing plans showing the relative positions of the streets, the numbers of prominent houses, and other important details, as shown in the drawing.
Patent GB-189806020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Posts, Stanchions, and Door Jambs for use in Railway Cattle Trucks and Horse Boxes, Ship Cattle Fittings, Pens, Stalls, and other Enclosures employed in the Transit and Storage of Live Stock, applicable also to the Pests of Gangways for Loading and Discharging Live Stock.
Inventor: ROOTH JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 6020. Rooth, J. March 11. Cattle trucks; horse-boxes.-The door jambs are made with a revolvable portion, consisting of a roller d, Fig. 2, or a series of roller sections d', Fig. 4. This construction prevents the cattle or horses from being injured when entering the car.
Patent GB-189816654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: STACKIG JOHAN AUGUST
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 16,654. Stõckig, J. A., and Carlson, O. July 30. Pendulum-weight apparatus; vibration, neutralizing.-In weighing-machines in which the load is suspended from a band passing round a counterweighted rolling cylinder, the rod 3, loose on a pin fixed to the centre of the rolling cylinder 1, carries a piston 4 which may be perforated and reciprocates in the cylinder 5 fixed parallel to the path of the cylinder 1. The cylinder 5 contains glycerine which during the weighing operation is forced through the perforations or between the piston and cylinder 5, so that the movements of the cylinder 1 and its pointer are steadied.
Patent GB-189905408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Tops for Preventing Down Draught.
Inventor: GREEN JOHN JOHNSTON
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 5408. Green, J. J. March 13. Chimney t o p s.- A louvre uptake forks at the top into a breeches pipe as shown.
Patent GB-189910082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with the Operating Handles of Washing, Wringing, and Mangling Machines and the like.
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 10,082. Smith, R., and Paget, S. May 12. Washing, mangling, and wringing machines. - The handle a is pivoted to the driving- wheel at l, and is secured in its operative position by the wing nut n. When out of use, the handle is turned into the position shown in dotted lines, resting in a recess in the frame o and preventing the rotation of the wheel. In a modification, the handle forms part of a pivoted lever, provided with a tooth which enters the space between two teeth on one of the gear-wheels when the handle is turned into its inoperative position.
Patent GB-189912862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedal Attachments for Use in connection with Automatic Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 12,862. L a k e , H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. June 20. Automatic instruments. - The invention relates to an adjunct to a mechanical device for operating the keys, say, of a piano, and consists of means for operating the pedals by a lever within reach of the player. This lever turns a shaft b, which conveys vertical motion to a shaft b<2>. On this s h a f t is loosely mounted an arm C between adjustable collars c' and c<7>, so that it just comes over the pedal on which it is intended to act, and it is held up against the upper collar c<1> by a spring c<3>. It is furnished with a pin engaging with a hole in the collar c<1>, from which it can be released by depressing it slightly. It can then be turned to one side, so as to be out of the way.
Patent GB-189920421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Puncture Preventers for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: KOBIOLKE ADOLF
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,421. Kobiolke, A. Oct. 11. Tyres, pneumatic.- Puncture is prevented by overlapping curve d leather or similar strips A, which are secured, preferably by wires a, to a fabric band B placed between the air tube and the outer cover.
Patent GB-189921842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Driving and Operating Looms.
Inventor: HOUSTON JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1900-11-01
Abstract: 21,842. Houston, J. Nov. 1. L o o m driving- mechanism; beat-up motions; picking- motions.-The loom itself, or one or more of its parts, is or are operated directly by compressed air, or by the exhaustion of air. In the case of shuttle-throwing mechanism, the compressed air is supplied by a pipe a through a valve-box b to a cylinder e, the piston-rod r of which has an arm to engage with a notch at the rear end of the shuttle. The supply is controlled by a spring-retracted rod c, operated by a cam surface h on another spring-retracted rod g, which is actuated at the proper time by a lever k from a pin n on the wheel o. On the return of the shuttle a cushioning action may be exerted, or the parts may be returned to their normal position by the shuttle or pneumatically. For operating the lay, the driving-shaft may be coupled to a compressedair motor.
Patent GB-189923154-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Indicator.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,154. Eckstein, A., and Coates, H. J. Nov. 21. Indicators or annunciators.-Relates to electrical indicators in which the flag, semaphore arm, or other indicating-device is operated and replaced electrically. The semaphore arm &c. g is carried by the spindle of the armature e, which is mounted to oscillate between the poles d of the permanent magnet c. The windings of the armature are connected through suitable contacts or terminals to the source of the current. In operation, a current through the armature windings causes the armature to be rotated so as to depress the arm &c. g. A reverse current returns the armature and arm to the normal position. The movement of the armature is limited by the stops/. Springs or counterweights may be employed to aid or effect the movement. The armature may have two separate windings, and an electromagnet may be employed instead of the permanent magnet c.
Patent GB-189923192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Apparatus for Drying Casks, Barrels and the like Vessels.
Inventor: MARTENS DANIEL GEORGE
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,192. Martens, D. G. Nov. 21. Drying casks.-Casks, barrels, and like vessels are dried by apparatus such as that shown in the Figure. The vessels M are carried on a base-plate A, which rests on a sleeve B' which is adapted to rotate on a fixed vertical tube B. Moving on the sleeve B<1> is a chamber D. Hot air is admitted to the pipe B through the pipe C, and thence it passes to the chamber D and through conduits f in the arms F to the tubes f<1>, which depend from the taphole of the vessel, and are preferably attached to plates N resting on the cask heads. The tubes f<1> are perforated on the sides next the tube B, and opposite to the bungs m, which are on the outside. The conduits f are controlled by valves G, which are connected with governor arms J by which the valves are raised when the apparatus is rotated. The chamber D and arms F are held down by means of the weighted lever K during the rotation of the apparatus. Any water or vapour in the vessels is expelled through the bungholes, before the admission of the heated air.
Patent GB-189924731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Fumigating and Extinguishing Fires in Closed Compartments with Gas.
Inventor: CLAYTON THOMAS ADAM
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 24,731. Clayton, T. A. Dec. 12. Disinfecting.-Closed compartments, such as A, are provided with upper and lower arrangements of perforated pipes C, B for the inlet and outlet of gases such as sulphur dioxide for fumigating, fireextinction, &c. The gas is generated in a furnace provided with melting-trays D<6>, D', D<8> for the sulphur, from which the evolved gases pass to a trap E, where the flowers of sulphur are caught. The gas then passes through a cooler F, connected to a fan G for producing the necessary circulation, such as described in Specification No. 14,950, A.D. 1899. The pipes are provided with the necessary valves for controlling the circulation and the supply of air, a bye-pass L being arranged to cut out the furnace.
Patent GB-190008703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temples Employed in Looms for Weaving
Inventor: KAYE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8703. Kaye, C. H., and Haigrh. H. May 11. L o o m temples. - A ring or other like temple b is secured to the ordinary temple bracket a by means of a nut, and its upper part is covered or protected by a cap or shield d' carried by a bracket d, which is pivoted at e to the temple bracket. Long hollow rollers or sleeves g are mounted upon pins f, supported by the bracket d and a bar secured to the cap d<1> ; or solid rollers may be employed instead of the sleeves g. The rollers may be made of metal, earthenware, porcelain, or other suitable material. After insertion of the edge of the fabric, the bracket d is lowered and held in position by means of a thumb-screw i or other means. In a modified form, the bracket d is pivoted to one end of the temple bracket, and short tubes or rollers may be used instead of each roller g, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190015959-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Corn-husking, Cleaning and Brushing Machine.
Inventor: WITTEK JOHANN
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 15,959. Wittek, J. Sept. 7. Husking and scouring grain.-Relates to a machine for husking, scouring, and cleaning grain. The grain is fed by a shoot 27 upon a conical distributing-plate 3 secured to the top ot a rotary conical drum 15 mounted on a shatt 14 supported in an adjustable footsttp bearing. the sides of the drum consist of wirework made of square wires. The drum is enclosed in a casing the sides of which consist of a number of metal sections cut like files. The sections are reverible and interchangeable. A brushing-apparatus 19 is secured to the bottom of the drum 15, and works within a casing formed of openwork sections 20. A fan 23 is secured to the shaft 14 above the drum, and removes the husks and dust through an air leg 26, which communicates with the bottom of the drum casing by a passage 28 through which the husked and cleaned corn leaves the machine, after passing through the annular space between the drum and the casing.
Patent GB-190018191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Solid Material with Gas especially applicable to Catalytical Reactions.
Inventor: NAEF PAUL
Filed: 1900-10-12
Granted: 1901-11-12
Abstract: 18,191. Naef, P. Oct. 12. Chlorine.-Refers to Specifications No. 17,852, A.D.1898, and No. 20,659, A.D. 1899, [both in Abridgment Class Gas manufacture]. This invention is for treating solid materials with gases, especially applicable to catalytic reactions, such as the manufacture of chlorine by known methods. It consists in regulating the temperature throughout the reaction by one or more methods, so that the reaction takes place throughout the whole apparatus at a uniform temperature, namely, that at which the reaction proceeds most easily and completely. This may be brought about by rapidly circulating the gas, by circulating the solid material, by employing several vessels (or one vessel divided into several zones), and adjusting the temperature of the gases between each vessel or zone, by agitating the materials, by admitting the gas at different points, by admitting cool gas, such as air, at different points, by mixing a colder or hotter gas with the reaction products, and by cooling or heating parts of the apparatus by cooling or heating tubes or jackets. Several forms of apparatus are described. In the form shown in Fig. 1, there is a rotary apparatus 1 into which solid material is fed by a mechanical feed 2 and from which it is discharged at 3. Gaseous fluid is circulated by suitable means, such as by a fan 4, entering by a pipe 5 at 6, leaving at 7, and returning by pipes 8 and 5. Fresh gas can be introduced through the branch 9. The gas leaving the cylinder may pass through the temperature adjuster or equalizer 10 before returning to the cylinder. The partially-decomposed gas is partly withdrawn from the circuit and led by a pipe 11 to a second rotary chamber 12, containing a more efficient and fresher catalytic agent, where the decomposition of the gas is completed. This chamber is charged through an opening 14, and the material is afterwards discharged into the lower cylinder through a tube 15 and feed 2.
Patent GB-190022057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Handles of Table Cutlery, Fish Knives and the like
Inventor: JONES ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 22,057. Jones, A. J. Dec. 5. Making knives and forks.-Handles for attachment to flat tangs T are made of two stamped metal scales S', S<2>, one of which has flanges S<11> overlapping the flanges S<1> of the other. The tang itself may be stamped to form one of the scales.
Patent GB-190022947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Yarn and Cloth therefrom.
Inventor: SPITZ RICHARD
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 22,947. Spitz, R. Dec. 15. Materials for ropes and cords.-Human hair is used alone, or mixed camel or goat hairs, or with other strong fibrous material.